Brown, Dixon lead Bulldogs to victory over No. 1 Baylor

Friday, February 17

Fresno, Calif.

9 a.m. PT

Fresno State

#1 Baylor

Photo by: Kiel Maddox

Brown, Dixon lead Bulldogs to victory over No. 1 Baylor

2/17/2017 8:30:00 PM | Equestrian

Fresno State equestrian has defeated a No.1-ranked opponent for the second time this season

By: Jason Kelm / Communications Assistant

FRESNO, Calif. – For the second time this season the No. 8 Fresno State equestrian team has defeated the No. 1-ranked team in the country as the Bulldogs defeated Baylor by raw score on Friday 1458.0-1456.5 at the Fresno State Animal Science Pavilion. Earlier this season, the 'Dogs took down then-No. 1 Auburn 11-5.

"Today was very exciting," Fresno State head coach Eric Hubbard said. "It speaks to the talent of this team. We had a rough road trip, and to come back and win today is great."

This is just the third Fresno State win in 12 meetings between the Bulldogs and Bears and is the first 10-10 draw. The last time the 'Dogs won in the series was Feb. 22, 2014. In the fall, Baylor outscored Fresno State 9-5 in Texas.

Senior western rider Taylor Brown and junior Taylor Dixon led the Bulldogs with wins in horsemanship and reining, while sophomore hunt seat rider Alexandra Dirickson took points in equitation on the flat and equitation over fences.

The morning began with Baylor outscoring Fresno State in equitation over fences 3-2, with Dirickson and freshman Maddy Keck recording points for the Bulldogs.

The 'Dogs then tied the meet in reining, taking a 3-2 advantage over the Bears. Brown, Dixon and freshman Paige Barton put the three points on the board for Fresno State.

The Bulldogs took the lead in horsemanship, owning a 4-1 advantage over Baylor, going into equitation on the flat. Brown, Dixon, senior Madison Robinson and junior Rachel Williams scored for the Bulldogs and giving them a 9-6 lead.

Baylor came just short of a comeback, outscoring the Bulldogs 4-1 in the event, but Fresno State got just enough points from Dirickson in the victory.

Brown earned an MOP for her performance in horsemanship, while Keck earned the honor for the first time in her career in equitation over fences.

Fresno State returns to action tomorrow against No. 5 SMU at Fresno State.

Results
Equitation on the Flat
Savannah Jenkins (80) def. Natalie Wendt (70)
Alexandra Dirickson (75) def. Samantha Howell (67)
Alicia Gasser (80) def. Maddy Keck (79)
Rachel Van Allen (75) def. Kylina Chalack (74)
Shannon Hogue (74) def. Sierra Swaffar (73)

Equitation Over Fences
Alexandra Dirickson (75) def. Rachel Van Allen (70)
Shannon Hogue (79) def. Natalie Wendt (73)
Savannah Jenkins (80) def. Paige Pastorino (76)
Maddy Keck (84)* def. Alicia Gasser (81)
Madison Day (78) def. Kylina Chalack (76)

Reining
Maddy Smith (63.5) def. Shea Gilson (62.5)
Taylor Dixon (64.5) def. Elizabeth Shank (62.5)
Charlotte Green (73) def. Ally Frias (70)
Taylor Brown (70) def. Ginger Chant (69)
Paige Barton (72.5) def. Georgia Smith (69.5)

Horsemanship
Taylor Brown (74)* def. Abbi Demel (73.5)
Rachel Williams (73) def. Charlotte Green (72.5)
Maddison Robinson (71.5) def. Aspen Crew (67)
Kelsie Holman (73.5) def. Taeya Harle (70.5)
Taylor Dixon (69.5) def. Kaylee Mellott (68.5)

2016-17 Bulldogs:
Equitation on the Flat (18-23-3)
Kylina Chalack – 5-4-1, two MOPs
Alexandra Dirickson – 4-3-2
Genna Fogelberg – 0-1
Maddy Keck – 0-5
Brooke Nelson – 0-1
Sierra Swaffar – 4-6, one MOP
Natalie Wendt – 5-3-1, two MOPs

Equitation Over Fences (22-22-1)
Kylina Chalack – 5-4-1
Alexandra Dirickson – 6-3, one MOP
Maddy Keck – 4-2, one MOP
Brooke Nelson – 0-1
Paige Pastorino – 3-6, two MOPs
Dani Schneider – 1-0
Natalie Wendt – 3-6, one MOP

Horsemanship (27-14-4)
Taylor Brown – 8-2, six MOPs
Taylor Dixon – 5-4-1
Taeya Harle – 3-4-2, one MOP
Madison Robinson – 4-2, one MOP
Rachel Williams – 7-2-1

Reining (16-27-2)
Paige Barton – 1-2-1
Taylor Brown – 7-3, six MOPs
Taylor Dixon – 2-5-1
Alysa Frias – 0-6
Shea Gilson – 5-3
Kara Gustafson – 1-7
Hailey Robison – 0-1

"Just the Ticket to Build Our Community" – The Bulldog Scholarship Fund gives Bulldog alumni, fans and friends the opportunity to support Fresno State Athletics and the student-athletes who inspire them. For information about how you can support the Bulldog Scholarship Fund, please visit www.bulldogscholarshipfund.com or call 559-278-7160.